I am 71 and overweight. I gained a lot after taking antidepressants and have not been able to take it off. I do not overeat, but I also do no exericise. I am short of breath and it is difficult to walk so I would love to loose weight. My hair is already thin. My insurance will pay for weight loss surgery, but not for this medication. When I read the side effects of Wygovy I am scared to try it. I would really like opinions from this community.
Wegovy - I am undecided about using weight loss medication. Help me out please?
Question posted by sheilamcc on 22 June 2022
Last updated on 9 July 2022
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Setiah3
23 June 2022
Hello. I am new to Wegovy. I have only been on it for less than a month. I am a female in my upper forties. I have had no symptoms. I have loss 10 pounds already. I must admit before my first injection, I did take one 4mg Zofran in anticipation of nausea and vomiting (which did not happen). So far I can gladly say no side effects although I’m new.
I inject in my stomach alternating sides. My BMI starting was 48, 297 pounds, 5’5”. I hope this helps.
Setiah3
10 July 2022
I am now losing about 7.1 pounds per week. Making great progress. I’ve had some constipation but that was an easy fix.
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weight loss (obesity/overweight), weight, antidepressant, medication, dyspnea, antidepressants, wegovy
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- Wegovy uses and safety info
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